謙けん辞じ

noun

modest word; humble language

Linguistic term for a word or expression that shows humility, often used in the context of Japanese keigo (honorific speech).

• 「参まいる」は「行いく」の謙けん辞じです。

  "Mairu" is a humble word for "iku" (to go).

• 謙けん辞じを適てき切せつに使つかうことで、相あい手てへの敬けい意いを表あらわせます。

  By using humble language appropriately, you can show respect to the listener.